Pierre Péters, one of Champagne’s most renowned growers, produces mostly Blanc de Blancs champagnes, which are rated as some of the finest produced in the region. The Domaine is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger consisting of 82 plots over nearly 20 hectares of sustainably-managed vineyards, sixteen of which lie within the Côte des Blancs, primarily in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, as well as the other prized villages of Avize, Cramant, Oger and Vertus. Sixth-generation owner, Rodolphe Péters took over the running of the family estate from his father, François in 2008, having been involved in the assemblage since 2000. He initiated the house’s ‘perpetual reserve’ of reserve wines in the late 1990s. A graduate in oenology and business, Rodolphe believes that “a good winemaker must listen to his raw materials,” practising minimal intervention both the winery and the vineyards.
The Domaine also owns three hectares of vineyards near Sezanne and one in the Cote des Bars. The Chardonnay comes from Les Musettes, a vineyard plot in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, while the Meunier comes from Cumieres and Dammery. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and remained in tank on their lees (with regular tastings) until the assemblage, when the Chardonnay was blended with a Rose de Saignee. Following the second fermentation, the wine aged for a minimum of three years on lees before disgorgement. This cuvée was first introduced in 2007 and was a bit of a revolution for the house of Pierre Péters which had only produced Blanc de Blancs Champagnes prior to that.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 55% Chardonnay from Les Musettes in Le Mesnil | 45% Meunier from Cumieres and Dammery.
Grape Varieties: 55% Chardonnay & 45% Meunier
Lees Ageing: 3 years
Base vintage: 2018
Disgorged: 12th of May 2022
Dosage: 7 g/l
Drink: Now to 2030
Sensory features:Delicate pink hues, with fine, persistent bubbles, the Cuvee Rose for Albane is full of freshness and purity. On the nose, fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry mingle with delicate floral notes. Aromas of pink grapefruit and pomelo follow, bringing a beautiful impression of smoothness and elegance. These notes carry through on the palate, and creamier characters appear. Just the right amount of sweetness allows the vibrant fruit flavours to shine, but does not mask the chalky minerality of Le Mesnil Chardonnay that emerges with vigour on the finish.
